Data & Press
GetProjectCost publishes original, free-to-cite data on what home-improvement projects actually cost across the U.S. Reporters and researchers are welcome to use our numbers with attribution. We respond fast, with specific figures.
Featured data study
A ranked Home Project Cost Index (US average = 100) for all 50 states, with worked examples for a fence, deck, bathroom and kitchen remodel. Read the study →
Headline stats you can cite
- Hawaiiis the most expensive state for home projects — about 2× the national average (index 202).
- ~15% below avgOklahoma, Mississippi and Alabama are the least expensive states (index 85).
- ~$4,000national average for a 150-ft wood privacy fence installed.
- ~$20,000national average for a midrange 10×10 kitchen remodel.
- ~$12,000national average for a mid-scope bathroom remodel.
- ~$14,000national average for a 200-sq-ft composite deck.
How to cite
Please attribute to GetProjectCost with a link to the source page — for example: “Source: GetProjectCost 2026 Home Project Cost Index (getprojectcost.com).” Our data is free to reuse with attribution under CC BY 4.0. Custom cuts, charts, or a state-by-state table are available on request.
What we can speak to
- What home projects (fences, decks, remodels, roofing) actually cost, and how much it varies by state and ZIP code
- How homeowners should budget a remodel — and where the money really goes
- DIY vs. hiring a pro, permits, and the cheapest time of year to build
- Regional cost-of-living and construction-cost trends for home improvement
Get in touch
For a custom cut of the data, a chart, or an expert quote on home-project costs, email hello@getprojectcost.com. We reply quickly with specific numbers.